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Oct 26, 2023
Draft Master Direction on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services

Draft Master Direction for Comments  All Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Payments Banks, and Small Finance Banks) All-India Financial Institutions (viz. Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB, SIDBI, and NaBFID) All Non-Banking Financial Companies including Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) All Urban Co-operative Banks, State Co-operative Banks, and Central Co-operative Banks All Credit Information Companies

Draft Master Direction for Comments  All Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Payments Banks, and Small Finance Banks) All-India Financial Institutions (viz. Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB, SIDBI, and NaBFID) All Non-Banking Financial Companies including Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) All Urban Co-operative Banks, State Co-operative Banks, and Central Co-operative Banks All Credit Information Companies

Sep 21, 2023
Draft Master Direction – Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters

DoR.SIG.FIN.REC.xx/20.16.003/2023-24

September 21, 2023

Reserve Bank of India
(Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters) Directions, 2023

In exercise of the powers conferred under Chapter III-A of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Section 21, Section 35-A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and Section 11 of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, the Reserve Bank of India being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest to do so, hereby, issues the Directions hereinafter specified:

Objective

The primary objective of these Directions is to provide for a non-discriminatory and transparent procedure, while complying with the principles of natural justice for classifying a borrower as a wilful defaulter by the lenders. The directions also aim to put in place a system to disseminate credit information about wilful defaulters for cautioning lenders to ensure that further institutional finance is not made available to them.

CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY

1. Short Title and Commencement

(1) These Directions shall be called the Reserve Bank of India (Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters) Directions, 2023.

(2) These Directions shall come into force after 90 days from placing it on the website of the Reserve Bank.

2. Applicability

(1) The provisions regarding wilful defaulters contained in these Directions shall apply to the ‘lenders’ as defined in these Directions.

(2) Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs), and Credit Information Companies (CICs) shall be bound by these Directions only with regard to the reporting requirements contained in Chapter III.

(3) The restrictions on further financial accommodation to wilful defaulters shall apply to all entities regulated by the Reserve Bank, irrespective of whether they fall within the definition of ‘lender’ as provided in these Directions or not.

(4) The provisions regarding large defaulters contained in these Directions shall apply to all entities regulated by the Reserve Bank, irrespective of whether they fall within the definition of ‘lender’ as provided in these Directions or not.

3. Definitions

(1) In these Directions, unless the context or subject otherwise requires, -

(a) “All India Financial Institution (AIFI)”1 means -

  1. Export Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank);

  2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD);

  3. National Housing Bank (NHB);

  4. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI); and

  5. National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).

(b) “bank” means -

DoR.SIG.FIN.REC.xx/20.16.003/2023-24

September 21, 2023

Reserve Bank of India
(Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters) Directions, 2023

In exercise of the powers conferred under Chapter III-A of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Section 21, Section 35-A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and Section 11 of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, the Reserve Bank of India being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest to do so, hereby, issues the Directions hereinafter specified:

Objective

The primary objective of these Directions is to provide for a non-discriminatory and transparent procedure, while complying with the principles of natural justice for classifying a borrower as a wilful defaulter by the lenders. The directions also aim to put in place a system to disseminate credit information about wilful defaulters for cautioning lenders to ensure that further institutional finance is not made available to them.

CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY

1. Short Title and Commencement

(1) These Directions shall be called the Reserve Bank of India (Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters) Directions, 2023.

(2) These Directions shall come into force after 90 days from placing it on the website of the Reserve Bank.

2. Applicability

(1) The provisions regarding wilful defaulters contained in these Directions shall apply to the ‘lenders’ as defined in these Directions.

(2) Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs), and Credit Information Companies (CICs) shall be bound by these Directions only with regard to the reporting requirements contained in Chapter III.

(3) The restrictions on further financial accommodation to wilful defaulters shall apply to all entities regulated by the Reserve Bank, irrespective of whether they fall within the definition of ‘lender’ as provided in these Directions or not.

(4) The provisions regarding large defaulters contained in these Directions shall apply to all entities regulated by the Reserve Bank, irrespective of whether they fall within the definition of ‘lender’ as provided in these Directions or not.

3. Definitions

(1) In these Directions, unless the context or subject otherwise requires, -

(a) “All India Financial Institution (AIFI)”1 means -

  1. Export Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank);

  2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD);

  3. National Housing Bank (NHB);

  4. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI); and

  5. National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).

(b) “bank” means -

Jul 05, 2023
Draft Circular - Arrangements with Card Networks for issue of Debit, Credit and Prepaid Cards

Draft Circular for Comments CO.DPSS.POLC.No. S-**** /02-14-003/2023-24 July 05, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Providers / Participants (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Draft Circular - Arrangements with Card Networks for issue of Debit, Credit and Prepaid Cards The authorised card networks1 tie-up with banks / non-banks for issuance of debit / credit / prepaid cards. The choice of affiliated network2 f

Draft Circular for Comments CO.DPSS.POLC.No. S-**** /02-14-003/2023-24 July 05, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Providers / Participants (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Draft Circular - Arrangements with Card Networks for issue of Debit, Credit and Prepaid Cards The authorised card networks1 tie-up with banks / non-banks for issuance of debit / credit / prepaid cards. The choice of affiliated network2 f

Jun 02, 2023
Draft Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for Payment System Operators

Draft Master Directions for Comments CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.xx / xxxx / 2023-24 June 02, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Non-bank Payment System Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Draft Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for Payment System Operators Ensuring safety and security of payment systems is a key objective of the Reserve Bank. To ensure that the authorised non-bank Payment System Operators

Draft Master Directions for Comments CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.xx / xxxx / 2023-24 June 02, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Non-bank Payment System Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Draft Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for Payment System Operators Ensuring safety and security of payment systems is a key objective of the Reserve Bank. To ensure that the authorised non-bank Payment System Operators

Apr 12, 2023
Draft Circular on Fair Lending Practice - Penal Charges in Loan Accounts
DRAFT CIRCULAR FOR COMMENTS RBI/2023-24/ DoR.MCS.REC./01.01.001/2023-24 April 12, 2023 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks, excluding Payments Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll NBFCs (including HFCs) andAll India Financial Institutions (EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and NaBFID) Dear Sir / Madam, Fair Lending Practice - Penal Charges in Loan Accounts Reserve Bank has issued various guidelines to
DRAFT CIRCULAR FOR COMMENTS RBI/2023-24/ DoR.MCS.REC./01.01.001/2023-24 April 12, 2023 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks, excluding Payments Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll NBFCs (including HFCs) andAll India Financial Institutions (EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and NaBFID) Dear Sir / Madam, Fair Lending Practice - Penal Charges in Loan Accounts Reserve Bank has issued various guidelines to
Feb 17, 2023
Draft Guidelines on Minimum Capital Requirements for Market Risk
Chapter 1: Boundary between the banking book and the trading book This chapter sets out the instruments to be included in the trading book (which are subject to market risk capital requirements) and those to be included in the banking book (which are subject to credit risk capital requirements). 1. Scope of the trading book 1.1 A trading book, for the purpose of capital adequacy, shall consist of all instruments that meet the specifications for trading book instrument
Chapter 1: Boundary between the banking book and the trading book This chapter sets out the instruments to be included in the trading book (which are subject to market risk capital requirements) and those to be included in the banking book (which are subject to credit risk capital requirements). 1. Scope of the trading book 1.1 A trading book, for the purpose of capital adequacy, shall consist of all instruments that meet the specifications for trading book instrument
Feb 17, 2023
Reserve Bank of India (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023 - Draft
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT 9th FLOOR, CENTRAL OFFICE, FORT MUMBAI 400 001 Reserve Bank of India (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023 - Draft In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45-W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called ‘the Act’) read with section 45-U of the Act, the Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter called the ‘Reserve Bank’) hereby issues the following Directions to all agencies dea
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT 9th FLOOR, CENTRAL OFFICE, FORT MUMBAI 400 001 Reserve Bank of India (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023 - Draft In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45-W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called ‘the Act’) read with section 45-U of the Act, the Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter called the ‘Reserve Bank’) hereby issues the following Directions to all agencies dea
Jan 16, 2023
Guidelines on Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights in Banking Companies

The contents of these Guidelines shall be read along with Reserve Bank of India (Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights in Banking Companies) Directions, 2023, and applicable provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Prior approval for acquisition of shares or voting rights in a banking company 2. In terms of sub-section (1) of Section 12B of Banking Regulation Act, 1949, every person, who intends to acquire shares or voting rights and intends to be

The contents of these Guidelines shall be read along with Reserve Bank of India (Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights in Banking Companies) Directions, 2023, and applicable provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Prior approval for acquisition of shares or voting rights in a banking company 2. In terms of sub-section (1) of Section 12B of Banking Regulation Act, 1949, every person, who intends to acquire shares or voting rights and intends to be

Oct 20, 2022
Draft Master Direction on Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices
RBI/2022-23/xx DoS.CO.CSITEG/SEC.xx/31.01.015/2022-23 October 20, 2022 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); Small Finance Banks;Payments Banks;Non-Banking Financial Companies in Top, Upper and Middle Layers; All India Financial Institutions (NHB, NABARD, SIDBI, EXIM Bank and NaBFID); andCredit Information Companies. Madam/Dear Sir, Draft Master Direction on Information Technology Governance
RBI/2022-23/xx DoS.CO.CSITEG/SEC.xx/31.01.015/2022-23 October 20, 2022 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); Small Finance Banks;Payments Banks;Non-Banking Financial Companies in Top, Upper and Middle Layers; All India Financial Institutions (NHB, NABARD, SIDBI, EXIM Bank and NaBFID); andCredit Information Companies. Madam/Dear Sir, Draft Master Direction on Information Technology Governance
Jun 23, 2022
Draft Master Direction on Outsourcing of IT Services
RBI/2022-23/xx DoS.CO.CSITEG/SEC.xx/31.01.015/2022-23 June 23, 2022 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); Local Area Banks; Small Finance Banks; Payments Banks; Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks having asset size of ₹1000 crore and above; Non-Banking Financial Companies in Top, Upper and Middle Layers; Credit Information Companies; and All India Financial Institutions (NHB, NABARD, SIDBI, E
RBI/2022-23/xx DoS.CO.CSITEG/SEC.xx/31.01.015/2022-23 June 23, 2022 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); Local Area Banks; Small Finance Banks; Payments Banks; Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks having asset size of ₹1000 crore and above; Non-Banking Financial Companies in Top, Upper and Middle Layers; Credit Information Companies; and All India Financial Institutions (NHB, NABARD, SIDBI, E

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